New Rig Reveal!

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5 ай бұрын

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After much thought, deliberation, and a few tears, we have landed in our next rig!!! What do you think? Would you have made the same choice?
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@stephenrussell6074 5 ай бұрын

Great choice, nothing hard about towing as long as you remember the trailer will cut across corners a kick out steering the opposite way before turning will reduce this. Then find a big car park and practice reversing, the great thing is longer trailers are easier to reverse as they react slower than short trailers. Make sure your Tow vehicle can handle around 1/3 more than your rig weight. So 6500lb you want tow capacity of 9500lb plus ideally and 4x4. Always load as much heavy stuff as you can in the tow vehicle as the more the total load is biased towards the towing vehicle the more stable the rig. Some vehicles have software to specifically help with towing check if it has or can be upgraded. They also benefit from alternator upgrades and cooling fan upgrades. Try to find one with all these fitted.

@stephenrussell6074 5 ай бұрын

The most basic automatic aids deal with safety issues such as snaking prevention but some can include reversing guides via the rear camera and sensors.

@salliannebrown8129 5 ай бұрын

This is a great little trailer. I honestly welled up a little when I saw it on the screen. My late husband and I had many great adventures in the same model. Never had a problem and it towed like a dream. Good Luck!

@simplybeingme 5 ай бұрын

Loved seeing your excitement ❤ I’m so glad you and the dogs have much more room!!!!

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

Sooooooo excited!!

@amyf5948 3 ай бұрын

So happy you’re back!!! As a van girl myself, I’d love to have more space for me and my dogs, but I honestly have enough trouble parking my van. 🤪

@simplybeingme 5 ай бұрын

So glad you are back how I have missed your videos!

@abbigailclay4116 5 ай бұрын

It's great to see you again. I understand that choosing your new rig must have been a difficult and challenging decision. However, you have made the best choice for you and your two furry companions. When traveling with a dog, specific accommodations need to be considered. I'm looking forward to seeing where this journey takes us.

@lo8337 5 ай бұрын

I think the travel trailer was a great choice since it does give you more space and convenience.

@susidavis8457 5 ай бұрын

Amazing! I'm so happy for you. You are going to love the extra space. Enjoy, you deserve.

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@sherriewoods9538 5 ай бұрын

I don’t travel around much yet, but I love my travel trailer, it’s similar to yours and it is so comfortable and cozy! I think you’ll enjoy being in yours ❤

@jenniferfisher530 5 ай бұрын

Yay! We had a 2007 Springdale. It was 18ft, no slides but a great little trailer for my husband, myself and our son. We had the same configuration except it was much shorter and our bed was only full. We just finally had to sell it last fall. We took it on many, many trips for 16 years.❤️

@TiTiM885 5 ай бұрын

I've made the same choice. I have a Geo-pro and tow with a 4x4 Toyota Tundra. I put a higher cap on the truck and am building it out for off road adventures. You will not regret your choice. Having a "homebase" will make life much more comfortable for you and the pups. I will be very interested to see your solar and electrical mods. Best of luck!

@caffnioly 5 ай бұрын

Awesome, I'm so happy for you. Towing is not that hard, you got these

@eddiehunter5319 5 ай бұрын

So nice to seeing getting back on the road soon .don't forget a tow bar anti theft look .

@jeffharrison6059 4 ай бұрын

This is the same model that Catherine Gregory has, but a little older year.

@cstacey9163 5 ай бұрын

I absolutely love how real you are - so refreshing 💕 I can’t wait to see new adventures with you and the pups and the new rig !

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@JustSueH 5 ай бұрын

Congrats! I am so happy for you! I lived in my T@B 320 for six months, and decided to build out a van after coming back to the midwest from Vancouver Island. I have now lived in my van full-time for seven months and recently decided to sell it ...and go back to my T@B! (thank goodness I was too lazy to sell it last Spring). Towing is "extra", but the pride you felt in building will be the same when you master towing 🙂 Both have their pros and cons, but a shower, A/C, and having a quality separate tow vehicle are a HUGE plus. Looking forward to seeing your rig updates!

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

Love that perspective! I am SO much more comfortable now and love being able to disconnect from my home. Definitely the right choice for me!

@OliV-he5ob 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations!!!🏄🏽‍♀️🌺🌴 So happy to see that U didnt give up. This type set up seems to be a Perfect fit for U and the pups. Appreciate your realistic journey. Peace, Safe Journeys and MOST of all Make Fun Girl!!!!!

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

It has been so much more comfortable for us!

@ramonapuckett3059 5 ай бұрын

Great video! I’m so happy for you and your dogs, it’s a win win situation ❤

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@twinmom5138 5 ай бұрын

Happy Sunday! Can't wait to see the transformation. 😊

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

😃😃😃

@dankerns171 5 ай бұрын

Looking forward to you and the dogs next adventure 😀

@dani_mack 5 ай бұрын

Huge congrats to you! Looks like an excellent choice! I can't wait to see the transformation, and how you learn to tow. I'm seriously considering making the same type of rig swap.

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

I’ll go into all of that next week :)

@marksr8784 3 ай бұрын

Great choice 🏕✌🏿

@RVJesus 5 ай бұрын

Awesome. I look this thru eyes of a family if 6 with two dogs and space is so important. Even if I was the only one traveling I’d have a small camper like yours. Also I just redid the dinette in our smaller camper into an office space and it turned out well. Jealous of those windows though! Good luck

@jimsears2434 5 ай бұрын

Just came across your channel. Congratulations on your new trailer. I also have taken the tow route with a custom built cargo trailer conversion. You will learn everything you need to learn...just be careful getting started to minimize those Newby mistakes. My only advice is with 2 big dogs...add a central vacume system if the trailer does not have it. It's not hard to do and will help with all the dog hair. I can't recommend any certain model because I haven't put mine in yet....but it a definite have to have for me. Good Luck.....Enjoy.👍

@judithryle2113 5 ай бұрын

A great decision. So much more room. You are smart to think of your financial future.

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@deshawniskeng-mixedmediatv 5 ай бұрын

Your so gorgeous congratulations on the new rig excited for new journey videos ❤❤❤

@coreys8740 5 ай бұрын

not being able to get to the drivers seat without going outside scares the living daylights out of me!!!

@Lolakam24 5 ай бұрын

So excited for you!! 🎉And for us! We get to share your adventures again! 😂 you can do this, you got this. It's not going to be all smooth sailing, but that's life. We learn and grow thru experience. I wish you all the best and look forward to new videos!❤

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! And yes, it really is a celebration for all of us 😂

@donnam4260 5 ай бұрын

So happy for you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@marilynmay4672 5 ай бұрын

We have the exact same trailer and love it. Our 2 favorite things about it is that we can each get out of the bed on our own sides and the full window in the back for when we back up to woods or a lake!

@lesconnally9428 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations! 🫶🫶🫶

@craigbrowning9448 5 ай бұрын

One of the most infamous KZfaq videos about Buc-ee's wax done by Adam The Woo. He had stepped in a big pile of dog crap (unbeknownst to him) while filming the video and listen to where is it until halfway through the pirates of the video where he was in the store!

@ruebennomura9143 5 ай бұрын

a new trailer that good you got more room for your dog good choice

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

Yes so much more room!

@autumnandchloe 5 ай бұрын

Congrats on your journey!

@darbybell8684 5 ай бұрын

I have a Springdale!! I love mine and live in it! Congrats

@no_worries_van 5 ай бұрын

We are getting a Buc-ee’s here by spring next year! I love Buc-ee’s ❤

@EatPrayVan 5 ай бұрын

Love it! Can’t wait for next week!

@FuzzyDogProductions385 4 ай бұрын

Love the rig! 🎉 so much space!

@AvaTara 5 ай бұрын

Happy for you !! 🎉 Congrats 🎉

@Kyra_Skye 5 ай бұрын

I'm so happy for you! I think a van is great for one person, but once you add not one, but two LARGE dogs, it's just not enough space for everyone, and it was clear that you guys were struggling with the limitations. I actually like the countertops, I would just paint the cabinets a lighter color for a better contrast. Another channel I watch, @julbm did a cute 5th wheel renovation w/ some good ideas for modernizing the bedroom and bath. Missed your videos, so glad you're back 🥰

@judithhallstapes7738 5 ай бұрын

Welcome back!

@jeffreyhart9518 5 ай бұрын

So happy for you Erica. I don't live in my TT but use it for vacationing and when I visit my property in Wyoming. Having everything that your home would have and being able to explore is the best benefit of owning a TT. Can't wait to see how it turns out

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

Yes!! I am already so much more comfortable!

@coloradosavage 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations! Glad you are back and getting ready to travel again. Yes, you need more room for the pups and there lots of people that are full time RVers and doing just fine. Just get a diesel truck it will be strong enough to not only pull your trailer east of the Rockies but in the Rockies. Looking forward to more videos from you. Wait! does this mean you need to change your channel name from girland2vandogs to girland2RVdogs? 😁😁

@YeshuaKingMessiah 5 ай бұрын

Bucc ees in TN!! Yahoooooo

@KarySchump 5 ай бұрын

Yay!!! I have been waiting to see what you got!! Sounds like it's a good fit. It helps to see what you considered and your experience!! May you and the dogs have all the miles, space, and time to enjoy!!! :)

@travisaston6765 5 ай бұрын

Awesome!!! Glad you're going to be back on the road soon! I love Buccee's too! Living in Texas I've been going to them for years!

@antoneperry5352 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations 🎉! You come first, good idea, great choice. Enjoy!

@mscristyle100 5 ай бұрын

So happy for you🥳 Congratulations 🎉. Can’t wait to see what you do with this one!

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@missroxanne7123 5 ай бұрын

Murray State! I live 25 minutes from Murray! Girl! I live in the Paris Landing area! You talking about my part of the country now. Jackson TN lived there at one point. Milan/Medina area lived there.

@aaronriedel5372 5 ай бұрын

Good video!

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@ValidescopeWest 5 ай бұрын

I’m excited and happy for you! It’s just life making a choice and recognizing that choice no longer serves you and figuring out what does. Looking forward to your travel trailer videos and wondering what kind of tow vehicle you’ll get. Can’t wait to see how you, Charlie and Penny enjoy your new space.

@waynedockett4212 5 ай бұрын

we missed you!

@user-jz3qq5gr6g 5 ай бұрын

Hi from Canada. Missed your videos .Go with what makes you happy .

@christybrown738 5 ай бұрын

Happy for you looks great

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@keyarawveg 5 ай бұрын

Your beautiful smile says it all. Congratulations! I'm so glad you're back on!

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We are seriously SO much more comfortable now!

@tomassanesson902 5 ай бұрын

So awesome

@teresacollinspassionatelynuts 5 ай бұрын

Good for you

@sandollarj504 5 ай бұрын

Congrats on your new rig and choosing the best one for you and your dogs.... Also how fun you made it to a Buc-ees. I live in Texas and they are fun to stop at. Yes a bit overwhelming ...Something that I discovered at the one I have stopped at is this particular one does not have a place to sit down and eat the prepare food. Not sure if all of them are this way. Anyway so happy for you and your dogs. Thanks for the update.

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

I don’t remember seeing any seating either! But man…those bathrooms! Haha

@juliehanson1364 5 ай бұрын

So happy for you and the fur babies! I live full time in a 38ft fifth wheel in an RV park in Texas. Love it!! Happy travels, and God bless you!❤❤❤

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Hope you’re staying warm :)

@EveryDayJay415 5 ай бұрын

Congrats and happy Super Bowl Sunday. We went with an itastica reyo 25t over a diy van build, I don’t regret it just gives you time and money to modify to your liking.

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

Exactly! I’d rather spend my time on the road! 25 ft is proving to be a great length for me, too!

@1lottiedottie 5 ай бұрын

Wow Erica that’s a great choice. You and the dogs have so much room. I know they will love it! I can’t wait until you are traveling again! 😊

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

Soooo much more room!!

@donnam4260 5 ай бұрын

The shock I had on the first bite of my brisket sandwich 🤯🤯🤯 It was awesome !!!

@joyenroute 5 ай бұрын

Although I missed the moment you posted this, I was very aware it's Sunday, but needed to drive a few hours to my Boondockers Welcome site for tonight and tomorrow night. Central Florida. Although I have A/C, I hate using it when not on shore power, so I'll just be like the old Erica and complain about the heat. And humidity. This is unnatural in February for this Wisconsin Boy and I'd rather be in Tennessee right now. Anyhoo... So you got a tow along, 'eh. I think my experience of others' thoughts on them is different than yours, but may be tainted by the covid blowout and how the RV industry both reveled and languished through it. I hear build quality took a devastating hit. But, we'll assume that, because your rig predates that debacle, and since there was a previous owner to address any other immediate post-build concerns, that you're in a real good place to have a wonderful two-year home. Or, you know, however it shakes out. Looking forward to the towing practice video. Nothing like a full length blooper reel! Haha. And how you make it your own, of course. And how Penny and Charlie take to their new home. Congratulations, Erica!

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Hope it cools down for you soon. Sending thoughts and cooler temps your way 😊

@michaelsmith9308 Ай бұрын

One traveler to another, was sorry you experienced so much negatives with that nice van. This travel trailer should be roomy. If you pass through San Diego I would like to chat in person , I have a five pound doggy:) I just sold my Travato RV and looking to get a mid roof (drive thru's) transit AWD 130 for easy parking:)

@jwlindem1 5 ай бұрын

Very nice.

@lynnemarie7885 5 ай бұрын

you did good! Looks awesome!!! (and I am just happy to see you getting back on the road again. My own selfish reasons hahahah) I hope you're not feeling judged, because this lady is NOT. All your reasons are completely understandable. Side note: I bought a van yesterday!!! Not doing full time van life and not doing a full build out, but I am doing part time. All of the issues you brought up are the ones I am concerned about as well (my one of two dogs is a little larger than Charlie so I hear you on the floor space to sleep on) I did not heed any warnings from you, but we will see. I am not full time, so I think I can buck up for the times I am out and about. I did think about you while buying so it's not like I wasn't warned lol! 😂 I have heard, your first van is always the one you learn on, so cheers to that lol!

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

You’ll do great in your van! If I wasn’t full time, I think what we had was perfect. So excited for you!!

@mgartlgruber 5 ай бұрын

I saw a great ad for Buc-ee's on the NJ turnpike - it was just a u-turn symbol and "581 miles," and I'm happy knoxville did you a solid (two of my sisters live in that neck of the woods). This is a great set-up! Do you think it'll change how you travel on the road...as in, will you be able to stay in one spot longer to explore? Congrats on the new rig!

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

Yep! Quite a bit longer! We love it so far!

@mgartlgruber 5 ай бұрын

@@girland2vandogs cool! Gives you a chance to “be” in a spot for a while and hunt down all the cool coffee shops

@bobbyconway1257 5 ай бұрын

Nice rig. With 2 dog’s this will definitely be a much better fit for you. When you get your own place. You will have something to take on vacations.

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

We are already so much more comfortable!

@timrodatz1274 5 ай бұрын

Glad to see you Happy, let us know how it goes as the towing, places to go like you used to go can you still get to the same place. Drop your camper Lock it go to town and come back 😂

@girland2vandogs 5 ай бұрын

So far so good! Lots to come!

@timrodatz1274 5 ай бұрын

@@girland2vandogs that's good to hear

@YeshuaKingMessiah 5 ай бұрын

I feel driving a fifth wheel is much safer than TTs I’ve never seen a flipped 5-er I’ve seen lots of TTs I watched one just recently start shaking n then began shimmering side to side I slowed WAY down n they went to side enough that I burst ahead and got the heck out of that trainwreck